Workaholic andworking hard are quite different.
Working hardinvolves being organized,focused,getting a lot of work done,knowing when tostop,and having a life other than work.Workaholics,on the other hand,are often
disorganized,alwaysfind reasons for working more,feel lost without work to do,hide from problemsthrough work, don't know how or when to relax,bring work home from
the office,can'tcommunicate well with fellow workers and family members and haveunbalanced,one-dimensional lives.
Workaholics,likethose who are constantly drunk,suffer from a controlling habit,usually definedas compelling behavior despite negative consequences.They are sometimes
pushed into theirhabit by their work beliefs,by workaholic role models,and by a work system thatautomatically sanctions workaholism,Despite lip service to the
contrary,mostemployers want loyal employees who work longer hours,rewarding them with higherpay and better benefits.In many companies,workers unwilling to burn the
midnight oil are atrisk.Certainly,they hazard their jobs by working normal hours.Americans tend tobecome trapped in a working and spending consumption mode,driven by
merchants,that leadsthem to rack up their expectations.
According to somepsychology counselors,workaholism can be both good and bad for us.It can fuel asense of self-worth and accomplishment. And we get paid for it and
praised for it,whichproduces good feelings we may not necessarily be able to attain in other partsof our lives.
A.Always findreasons for working more.
B.Feel lost withoutwork to do.
C.Don't know how orwhen to relax.
D.Get a lot of workdone.